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About this class

Meet the programming languages that power the web, and write your first line of code.

Step into the world of web development with General Assembly. During our introductory workshop, explore the building blocks of the web — HTML and CSS — and learn how you can apply these programming languages to develop your own simple sites. By writing your own lines of code, you’ll:

Get a closer look at how the developer community and many different fields benefit from coding knowledge.

Learn how HTML and CSS function together to form the backbone of the web.

Cover key coding terms and principles.

Develop a custom, working web page from scratch.

Chart your own career path. Pick up where this workshop leaves off. Incorporate JavaScript and code dynamic sites in our online Front-End Web Development course.

Takeaways

Gain an overview of the web development landscape and where HTML/CSS fits in the web ecosystem.

Describe the difference between front-end and back-end code and the basic components of HTML, CSS, and Javascript

Use HTML and CSS to mark up a basic webpage.

Describe the different jobs that use coding or benefit from an understanding of HTML/CSS.

Prereqs & Preparation

A laptop is required for this workshop. For those on Windows, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 (32- or 64-bit). For those with Macs, you’ll need the Mac OS X 10.8.5 or higher, up to 10.11.4 (El Capitan). Upgrade your operating system before class, if needed.

Basic technical aptitude and orientation to computers, and curiosity to learn new tools.

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